A client comes to the hospital at 38 weeks' gestation thinking she is in labor, but after several hours of observation she is sent home. The client asks how she can tell the difference between true labor and false labor
Which of the following should the nurse indicate will occur in true labor? a. a sudden burst of energy
b. an increase in bloody show
c. more discomfort with the uterine contractions
d. contractions increase in intensity and duration
D
Braxton Hicks contractions are irregular, intermittent contractions, usually felt toward the end of the pregnancy, although some women experience these contractions throughout the second half of their pregnancy. True labor contractions increase in intensity and duration.
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a. Extroverted personality b. Introverted personality c. Psyche d. Collective unconscious
A verbal cue is
A. complex written directions about a procedure. B. specific instructions on how to perform a skill. C. a thorough explanation of a self-care technique. D. a short, simple phrase to prompt the patient.
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a. Increase the proportion of adults with disabilities who participate in social activ-ities. b. Increase the proportion of adults with disabilities who report satisfaction with life. c. Increase the proportion of people with disabilities who report not having the as-sistive devices and technology needed. d. Reduce the proportion of adults with dis-abilities who report feelings such as sad-ness, unhappiness, or depression that pre-vent them from being active. e. Reduce the proportion of people with disabilities who report environmental bar-riers to participation in home, school, work, or community activities.
Which of the following spasmolytics is primarily used as a tranquilizer?
A. Dantrolene B. Pancuronium bromide C. Succinylcholine D. Diazepam